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Message: [QUOTE="aceboon, post: 5036333, member: 406"] looking way ahead but a couple of notes for the 2025 NBA draft from ESPN/Draftexpress, Jaylin and Alex were noted as some of the top returning college players to watch, and from their big board Liam is #10, Jaylin #30, Alex #34 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40446238/2025-nba-mock-draft-cooper-flagg-dylan-harper-airious-bailey-lock-no-1-pick[/URL] [HEADING=1][B][URL='https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4685647/jaylin-stewart'][SIZE=4]Jaylin Stewart[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=4], F, [/SIZE][URL='https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/41/uconn-huskies'][SIZE=4]UConn[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/HEADING] Stewart logged spot minutes on UConn's title team as a freshman last season, but looks like a person of interest for NBA teams, considering the way coach Dan Hurley's program has developed talent. Set to step into a bigger role on the wing as the Huskies aim to compete for a third straight championship, Stewart has the size and length (6-7, 205) to be effective on the defensive end and in transition and also offered some limited catch-and-shoot flashes in the minutes he got. He'll be one of the youngest sophomores in college next season, and with his excellent frame and situation, there's certainly a chance he pops with a larger role. It remains to be seen exactly how he'll fit on a roster that will include a handful of new faces, but the pieces are there for him to take the next step as a big contributor. [B][URL='https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4917149/alex-karaban']Alex Karaban[/URL], F, [URL='https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/41/uconn-huskies']UConn[/URL][/B] One of the 2024 draft's true tough stay-or-go calls, Karaban chose to remain at UConn and pursue a third championship rather than turn pro. His outstanding feel, catch-and-shoot ability and on-court intelligence makes him a pivotal player for the Huskies, and the type of player who is capable of adding value without needing the ball much. While not an exceptional run-jump athlete, Karaban is also a defender who uses his size (6-8, 220) and anticipation to his advantage. He has a number of fans already in NBA front offices who will likely be interested in drafting him in a year and it will be curious to see if UConn expands his role on the offensive end. [/QUOTE]

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